Japan
Japan follows Trump’s lead, initiates military build-up
March 14, 2017In a speech to parliament, Shinzo Abe boasted that the U.S. looks highly upon Japan’s ever-increasing military expenditures.
Read moreDiplomacy, not military force, can solve the North Korea nuclear issue
February 24, 2017If the U.S. chooses to take military action against North Korea over its weapons programs, including launching a preemptive strike, it will mean war.
Read moreJapanese opposition and civil society groups unite for next election
November 29, 2016Four opposition parties, including the Japanese Communist Party, and the Civil Alliance agreed to establish policies in common for the next election.
Read moreTrump victory throws uncertainty into Japan-U.S. relations
November 22, 2016From the TPP to the stationing of U.S. military forces in Japan, the Trump era could upset the status quo which was prevailed for decades.
Read moreOpposition to militarism spurs big win for Japan’s communists
January 14, 2015The Japanese Communist Party scored historic gains in December's parliamentary elections, and most strikingly in Okinawa.
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